induced fission

noun

The process where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, usually when said nucleus absorbs a neutron.

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Meanings

nouninduced fission (uncountable)
  1. uncountablenuclear physicsThe process where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, usually when said nucleus absorbs a neutron.
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